the box super

can some one please tell me wat i need to update my box running ver 7.05e / boot ver 8.00 ! do i need an updater and a bin file ! got a cable i have downloaded v7.09 but wont let me connect says - cant open serial port / last error : access denied

 

are you using a null modem cable?or a null modem in conjunction with a usb to serial adapter?

 

just null modem cable

 

are you sure its a null modem cable and not just a rs232 as they both look the same

 

cable came with box

 

and maybe you could have a read through here as usual courtesy of sc0ucer http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/673168

 

Hi,

I'm really new to all this! Just got the box last week...

I have The Box Super, serial number: 8e004633
API: GTRom_Super_6.01e
Boot Ver: 8

I've got it all loaded up, following the instructions included in the download and I've been browsing thru this forum, trying some of the other things suggested.

The problem happens when I do an automatic scan. The box isn't picking up any channels. Its going thru all 31 of the wee bar things, some of them are failing, but most are ok. Nothing is appearing in the TV or Radio sections and at the end it is saying 0 programs found.

When I go into manual scan, the level's floating around 43% and the quality is steady at 99%.

Do I need to get a booster?

Thanks for all your help!

Jenny

 

sounds low all right and u are scanning correct provider,and coaxial is going into cable input and scart lead secure

 

Thanks Cactikid.

Yeah, everything else is ok, scanning TW for Telewest, everything is in secure.

Would it be better pluggin the booster in at the entry point to the house, or just before the box?

Cheers!

Jenny

 

sometimes people have splitters and extensions which cause problems,is tw ur signal provider?

 

We're aiming on putting a splitter in so we can put the TW box upstairs and keep The Box downstairs.

I've been advised to use a TriStar booster by the guy in the computer shop. Is this one any good? I'm asking cos it's an Argos buy...

Cheers!

 

Hi,

I've got the booster plugged in and made sure everything is secure. I'm scanning the correct provider. I've followed the instructions on this forum and checked them with the instructions supplied with the download.

I'm still not receiving any programs. I dont know what else to do!

I've scanned it 5 times now, to see if its going to pick anything up and nothing has appeared!

Help!

 

Make sure your TW cable is in the "Cable Input" socket at the back of the Starvi*w , you might also need to update the version to 7.05 or 7.09